Star Wars actor says he almost ended his life due to backlash

Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, shared a heartfelt post on Twitter about his suicidal thoughts.

“20 years next year I faced a media backlash that still affects my career today,” Best wrote.

The actor also attached a picture of him and his son, writing, “This was the place I almost ended my life. It’s still hard to talk about.”

“I survived and now this little guy is my gift for survival,” he continued.

20 years next year I faced a media backlash that still affects my career today. This was the place I almost ended my life. It’s still hard to talk about. I survived and now this little guy is my gift for survival. Would this be a good story for my solo show? Lemme know. pic.twitter.com/NvVnImoJ7N

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